Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.
A priceless moment. When Maria Corina Machado called Hugo a thief, the tone of the State of the Union simply changed. Chavez became very serious and has yet to change his composure.
(P.S. Chavez’ current UN Ambassador called him an “assassin”, go figure!)
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The Devil's Excrement 